The amount of money you begin your account with is called the initial balance. For example, if you opened your investment account with $500, your initial balance would be $500. Rate of Return (Interest Rate) Rate of return is the percentage earned on your investment. For example, if you earn a 4% APY on your account, your rate of return is 4%. More @Wikipedia
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